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Vegetarian Complete Nutrition

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This book will outline the necessary nutritional elements and sources for a holistic and healthy vegetarian diet.

Vitamins - fat soluble

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Good for vision, and is necessary for cell production.

Can be bio-synthesized by exposure to sunlight. This vitamin aids the body in its use of calcium. Vitamin D also prevents rickets.

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that assists the antioxidant effects of Vitamin C.

This vitamin is produced by intestinal flora.

Vitamins - water soluble

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Vitamin C is an antioxidant that bolsters the antioxidant effects of Vitamin E.

Amino Acids

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Isoleucine

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Leucine

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Lysine

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Methionine

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Phenylalanine

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Threonine

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Tryptophan

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Valine

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Protein

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Monounsaturated

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Found in various pulses, and beans

Polyunsaturated

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Essential Fatty Acids

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Minerals

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Calcium (Ca)

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Present in Bones and teeth and strengthen them, plays key roles in cell signaling, blood clotting, muscle contraction and nerve function.

Chloride (Cl)

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Chromium] (Cr)

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Cobalt (Co)

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Copper (Cu)

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Iodine (I)

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Iron (Fe)

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Magnesium (Mg)

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Manganese (Mn)

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Molybdenum (Mo)

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Nickel (Ni)

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Phosphorus (P)

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Potassium (K)

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Selenium (Se)

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Sodium (Na)

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Sulfur (S)

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Zinc (Zn)

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References

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